Iraq Considers US Sanctions on Iran Illegitimate
The Iraqi ambassador to Tehran said his country does not recognize the US sanctions against Iran as valid and that is why Iraq has come under American pressures.
UK Labor Leader Corbyn Says Priority Is Preventing No-Deal Brexit
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Wednesday that it would be appropriate to trigger a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson only when a no-deal Brexit has clearly been averted.
South Korea, US Agree to Work toward ‘Reasonable, Fair’ Sharing of Defense Cost
South Korea and the United States agreed Wednesday to work toward a "reasonable and fair" sharing of the cost of stationing American troops here, the foreign ministry said after wrapping up an opening round of negotiations on the issue.
7 Dead, 14 Rescued as Dragon Boat Capsizes in Philippines
The Philippines coast guard said seven rowers drowned and 14 others were rescued when their dragon boat overturned on Wednesday (Sept 25) after being lashed by strong waves during a practice run off a popular resort island.
Iran Sympathizes with Pakistan over Earthquake Fatalities
Iran’s Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to Pakistan over deaths in an earthquake in the Pakistan-administered Kashmir and areas in Punjab province.
Japan Launches Rocket Carrying Vessel for International Space Station
Japan launched a rocket on Wednesday carrying an unmanned spacecraft bound for the International Space Station, after a fire thwarted its planned launch earlier this month.
Putin: Russia Backs Talks between Venezuela’s Government, Opposition
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro at talks in Moscow on Wednesday that Russia supported dialogue between the government and opposition to find a way out of Venezuela’s political crisis.
Netanyahu Angry at Turkish President’s UN Speech
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went head-to-head after the Turkish leader took on Israel in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
‘France Can’t Host Everyone,’ Says Macron in New Toughening of Migration Stance
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said France "cannot host everyone", intensifying his tough rhetoric on immigration.
Russian Senator Links Trump’s Impeachment Inquiry to 2020 Election
Chairman of the Russian Federation Council’s Foreign Affairs Committee Konstantin Kosachev called in question the sincerity of the Democrats from the US House of Representatives, who have launched formal impeachment proceedings against US President Donald Trump.











































